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'American Idol' contestant Michael Johns dies

The Associated Press

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08/02/2014 06:57:07 PM MDT

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FILE - In this May 16, 2013, file photo, Michael Johns arrives at the "American Idol" finale at the Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. Johns, who appeared in season 7 of the hit Fox singing competition and was voted off in an eighth-round stunner, has died. He was 35. The network and his family released statements Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014, confirming the Australian-born singer's death. The Hollywood Reporter says Johns died Friday. A cause of death wasn't immediately available. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

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